Lying towards or nearest the east; eastern. Frequently in place names (esp. in Scotland and Newfoundland).

With proper names or their derivatives. Designating the eastern division of a people or nation; designating a native or inhabitant of the eastern…

Situated in or directed towards the east; lying, facing, moving, etc., towards the east.

Situated in or towards the east; eastern.

Of or relating to the east, eastern. Scottish in later use.

Also with capital initial. Of, relating to, originating from, or characteristic of the East (east, n.1 2b) or its inhabitants; oriental. Cf. Far-Ea…

Situated in the eastern part of a country or place, located in the Orient; easterly. Obsolete.

poetic. Situated in or belonging to the east; eastern, oriental; facing east. Obsolete.

With sense ‘east-, eastern’, as levant sea, levant wind.

= easterly, adj.2 1.

Situated in or directed towards the east.

Of or pertaining to the Levant; †in early use, pertaining to the east, eastern. Also, recalling or resembling the manners of the Levantines. Of…

Of or pertaining to the dawn; eastern.

Directed towards or situated in the east; = eastward, adj.